The Minnesota Vikings (1-0) and Chicago Bears (1-0) square off today in NFL Week 2. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. ET from Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill. The game will broadcast live on FOX.
The Bears are 4.5-point favorites on the spread (Bears -4.5; -112), with the over/under set at 47.5 (-105o / -115u). Chicago is a -218 moneyline favorite and Minnesota is listed as a +180 underdog.
Let's get into my Vikings vs Bears predictions for this key Week 2 match. You can also find the latest NFL, odds, betting trends, inactives and weather forecast.
Vikings vs Bears Predictions, Picks
- Vikings vs Bears pick: Vikings +4.5 (-110)
My Vikings vs Bears best bet is Minnesota to cover the spread (+4.5). Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NFL odds page.
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Vikings vs Bears Odds
| Vikings Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+4.5 -108 | 47.5 -105o / -115u | +180 |
| Bears Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-4.5 -112 | 47.5 -105o / -115u | -218 |
Vikings vs Bears Preview
Vikings
There's naturally going to be some trepidation when Carson Wentz steps in to start, but I actually think this is a favorable spot for the Vikings.
Once Wentz got acclimated last week against the Packers, he looked highly competent making the necessary throws. More importantly, he has had a full week of practice to gel with the starters in Kevin O'Connell's system.
Wentz is actually a much more natural fit for the Vikings' under-center, play-action-heavy offense than Kyler Murray, who clearly wasn't comfortable operating outside of the shotgun yet.
From a general trends perspective, Week 2 road underdogs catching between +1 and +6.5 points are an incredible 44-17 against the spread (ATS) over the last decade.
Bears
The Bears are feeling themselves after dropping 59 points last week, but the market is giving them way too much respect.
Teams coming off wins in which they scored 50-plus points are historically terrible against the spread, specifically sitting at 4-10 ATS since 2010 for teams who score 40+ and win by 20+ in Week 1.
Chicago's looked horrible on a down-to-down basis against the Panthers. The Bears just got bailed out by Bryce Young and some fluky turnovers (two lost fumbles for Carolina).
Offensively, Caleb Williams still holds some bad habits from his college days, constantly trying to extend plays in the pocket and go off-script.
That is going to be a problem against Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores, who blitzed at a staggering 83% rate last week.
Vikings vs Bears Against the Spread Prediction
There is simply no line value on Chicago right now.
The Bears defense is susceptible to getting carved up by Kevin O'Connell's heavy, multi-tight end looks, and Brian Flores is going to force Caleb Williams into making mistakes under heavy duress.
I'll back Minnesota keep this game inside the number.
Pick: Vikings +4.5 (-110)
Vikings vs Bears Betting Trends
Vikings vs Bears Viewing Info: Channel, Start Time, Streaming
| Location: | Soldier Field |
| Date: | Sunday, Sept. 20 |
| Time: | 1:00 p.m. ET |
| TV / Streaming Options: | FOX |
Vikings vs Bears Inactives
Vikings Inactives
QB Kyler Murray
CB Zemaiah Vaughn
S Jakobe Thomas
WR Jauan Jennings
C Nick Samac
T Caleb Tiernan
DL Elijah Williams
Bears Inactives
QB Case Keenum (3rd QB)
DL Jamree Kromah
OL Jordan McFadden
OL Ozzy Trapilo
DL Jayden Loving
Inactives via Vikings.com
